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TUBERCULOSIS
CONTROL PROGRAM
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 The
Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program was established in the early
1990’s by Medical Services Branch of Health Canada due to the high prevalence of
tuberculosis in Sioux Lookout Zone First Nation communities. It
was then transferred to the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health
Authority on April 1, 1997.
The SLFNHA TB Program utilizes
the best/promising practices in tuberculosis control and
management, as outlined by the current "Canadian Tuberculosis
Standards, 6th Edition" and "The Ontario Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care - Tuberculosis Protocol 2006."
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The Program
Mandate is to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis in
Sioux Lookout Zone First Nations Communities through
surveillance, case and
contact management, education, awareness
and prevention.
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